usmcchevyss Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 I just used the "search" function of the site and it helped out yet again. I just want to make sure I understood what I read. I am going to be putting electric brakes on my trailer very soon. So I am going to want to install a brake controller in the SSS. From what I was reading, all I have to do it plug the controller in? Also what brands of brake controllers are good and bad? ANy help would be great. thanks in advance for the advice Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Prodigy makes a real good brake controller. And yes, you just use the brake adapter plug that came with your truck and install a fuse in the box under your hood. Very simple. Your Manual I believe gives you info on it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WI_Dave Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 mine plugs in under dash not under hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Yes, the controller plugs into the BCM under the dash (it's the plastic box where you left foot likes to rest). The is also a fuse that needs to go in the 'under the hood' fuse box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcchevyss Posted May 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I am sure that it is all laid out in the directions that comes with the controller right.... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WI_Dave Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I am sure that it is all laid out in the directions that comes with the controller right.... ? The harness should have came with the truck if not you might have to get it from a dealer. Then you hook up the controller to the harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdriveGTP Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I know I commented on this one before....I will see if I can find it for you.... I have put Tekonsha brake controllers on all of our heavy trucks here at work. The company that I purchased them from gave me free shipping and also gave me a free wiring harness. The supplied harness simply plugged into the back of the controller, and then under the dash into the BCM. All I had to do was mount the thing, plug it in, and adjust the controlls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdriveGTP Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Here is the place that I got mine.....free 2 day shipping, and a free vehicle specific harness....like I said, plug and play (I am not necessarily putting plug in for these guys, but I have purchased 3 different controllers from them, and have had very good luck). brakecontroller.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdriveGTP Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 And here is the old thread that I was talking about.... Trailer Brake Controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_melchi Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Prodigy brake controller is what you want. It plugs in under the dash. Really simple. It should take you a half hour to install it if you have the wiring harness from Chevy to plug it in to the stock plug. The nice thing about the Prodigy is the ability to take it out when you aren't using it. It has plug in the back so you can diconnect the controller and leave the wiring behind. I plug mine in and leave it on the floor. I can have one shipped to you for under a $200. Suggested retail is $229. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcchevyss Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 thank you guys for all the input. I found my wiring harness, had to dig it up. I just have to decided on a controller and put it in. Thanks again all Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcchevyss Posted May 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 where did you guys mount your brake controllers? any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Put mine under the dash and to the right, away form my knee. But I can still reach down and hit the manual brake lever for it. Put 2 of the three screws of the mount into the metal under the dash. That way it can be removed without leaving any visible holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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